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The men of the Fifth World (full documentary)

published:19 Apr 2013

The men of the Fifth World (full documentary)

The men of the Fifth World (full documentary)

published:19 Apr 2013

views:3054392

The aboriginal culture of Australia, includes a large number of tribes inhabiting the oceanic continent before the arrival of the white man. But all that rich culture is doomed to survive in stocks in which its people are destined to extinction.
In this episode one of the elders that preserve aboriginal culture will show the most important elements of a culture that struggles not to disappear.
Know his rituals in which contacts the parallel world in which the gods, spirits and men live together. We will see the role exerted by the digeridu, a musical instrument employed in these rituals. We\'ll see how it is manufactured by the musicians themselves, who will address the complex technique used to make it sound.
The cave paintings of Ubi Rock opened the door showing the spirituality of these villages that are sacred totems direct reference the natural world around them. Analyze the paintings today continue to make to represent their dreams and the importance of this painting.
Participate with them in making the famous boomerang and the banquet to which fishing leads a giant turtle. But the aboriginal community also show us the bitter side of life: the reserves in which its people seem destined to a slow extinction....

The men of the Fifth World (full documentary)

published:19 Apr 2013

views:3054392

The aboriginal culture of Australia, includes a large number of tribes inhabiting the oceanic continent before the arrival of the white man. But all that rich culture is doomed to survive in stocks in which its people are destined to extinction.
In this episode one of the elders that preserve aboriginal culture will show the most important elements of a culture that struggles not to disappear.
Know his rituals in which contacts the parallel world in which the gods, spirits and men live together. We will see the role exerted by the digeridu, a musical instrument employed in these rituals. We\'ll see how it is manufactured by the musicians themselves, who will address the complex technique used to make it sound.
The cave paintings of Ubi Rock opened the door showing the spirituality of these villages that are sacred totems direct reference the natural world around them. Analyze the paintings today continue to make to represent their dreams and the importance of this painting.
Participate with them in making the famous boomerang and the banquet to which fishing leads a giant turtle. But the aboriginal community also show us the bitter side of life: the reserves in which its people seem destined to a slow extinction....

Primitive People - Australian Aborigines (1950s)

published:07 Dec 2015

Primitive People - Australian Aborigines (1950s)

Primitive People - Australian Aborigines (1950s)

published:07 Dec 2015

views:91990

An educational film about aborigines in Australia from the 1950s. To purchase a clean DVD of this film for personal home use or educational use contact us at questions@archivefarms.com. To license footage from this film for commercial use visit: www.travelfilmarchive.com...

Primitive People - Australian Aborigines (1950s)

published:07 Dec 2015

views:91990

An educational film about aborigines in Australia from the 1950s. To purchase a clean DVD of this film for personal home use or educational use contact us at questions@archivefarms.com. To license footage from this film for commercial use visit: www.travelfilmarchive.com...

Aboriginal Documentary - THE TRUE HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE OF THE AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINES Part 2

Australia's aborigines fall through the cracks - 21 Nov 2008

published:21 Nov 2008

Australia's aborigines fall through the cracks - 21 Nov 2008

Australia's aborigines fall through the cracks - 21 Nov 2008

published:21 Nov 2008

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Rampant alcohol and substance abuse is destroying aboriginal communities in Western Australia.
Al Jazeera\'s Tony Birtley reports from the isolated town of Halls Creek.
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Australia's aborigines fall through the cracks - 21 Nov 2008

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Rampant alcohol and substance abuse is destroying aboriginal communities in Western Australia.
Al Jazeera\'s Tony Birtley reports from the isolated town of Halls Creek.
At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people\'s lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a \'voice to the voiceless.\'
Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained.
Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on.
We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world\'s most respected news and current affairs channels.
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Who Are Australia's Aboriginal People?

published:11 Jun 2015

Who Are Australia's Aboriginal People?

Who Are Australia's Aboriginal People?

published:11 Jun 2015

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Koch Brothers and George Soros Bankroll 2014 Midterms
http://guardianlv.com/2014/03/koch-brothers-and-george-soros-bankroll-2014-midterms/
\"The Koch brothers and George Soros continue to bankroll the upcoming 2014 midterm elections.\"
The Koch brothers can save the Republican Party - by making it more moderate
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-koch-brothers-can-save-the-republican-party--by-making-it-more-moderate/2014/05/23/e07f4a60-e1bf-11e3-8dcc-d6b7fede081a_story.html
\"It seems hard to fathom now, but the Republican establishment once viewed the Kochs as a threat.\"
Special Report: George Soros: Godfather of the Left
http://www.mrc.org/special-reports/special-report-george-soros-godfather-left
\"Say the name George Soros and liberals see dollar signs - literally.\"
Capital Rivals: Koch Brothers vs. George Soros
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\"Ever since Jane Mayer\'s recent New Yorker piec...

Who Are Australia's Aboriginal People?

published:11 Jun 2015

views:401511

It\'s no secret that billionaires have been known to sway politics. What do Republican and Democrat billionaires like the Koch Brothers and George Soros want? Where do they want their campaign donations to go in elections?
Learn More:
Differences Between Republicans and Democrats
http://www.svgop.com/files/Differences%20Between%20Republicans%20and%20Democrats.pdf
\"Political Party affiliation is a quick way to find out the basic ideas and philosophy for each candidate, both Republicans and Democrats. Political affiliation can be used to understand the core beliefs of each candidate and there are significant differences between them.\"
Koch Brothers and George Soros Bankroll 2014 Midterms
http://guardianlv.com/2014/03/koch-brothers-and-george-soros-bankroll-2014-midterms/
\"The Koch brothers and George Soros continue to bankroll the upcoming 2014 midterm elections.\"
The Koch brothers can save the Republican Party - by making it more moderate
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-koch-brothers-can-save-the-republican-party--by-making-it-more-moderate/2014/05/23/e07f4a60-e1bf-11e3-8dcc-d6b7fede081a_story.html
\"It seems hard to fathom now, but the Republican establishment once viewed the Kochs as a threat.\"
Special Report: George Soros: Godfather of the Left
http://www.mrc.org/special-reports/special-report-george-soros-godfather-left
\"Say the name George Soros and liberals see dollar signs - literally.\"
Capital Rivals: Koch Brothers vs. George Soros
https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2010/09/opensecrets-battle-koch-brothers/
\"Ever since Jane Mayer\'s recent New Yorker piec...

Australian aborigines ✌ Australian aboriginal music | Australia

published:27 Nov 2013

Australian aborigines ✌ Australian aboriginal music | Australia

Australian aborigines ✌ Australian aboriginal music | Australia

published:27 Nov 2013

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Australian aborigines. Australian native music (didgeridoo). VIDEO MADE BY THE UPLOADER, R. ZAKHARII. Buy didgeridoo: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_id=114&ipn=icep&toolid=20004&campid=5338452157&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FSHIPS-FREE-ABORIGINAL-DIDGERIDOO-Bag-REPTILE-ANIMAL-HANDCARVING-DOT-PAINTING%2F251269347618%3Fhash%3Ditem3a80d1f922%3Ag%3A34oAAOSw7hRWOdgT%3Ark%3A1%3Apf%3A0 The didgeridoo (also known as a didjeridu) is a wind instrument developed by Indigenous Australians of northern Australia around 1,500 years ago and still in widespread use today both in Australia and around the world. It is sometimes described as a natural wooden trumpet or \"drone pipe\".
Most Australian languages are commonly held to belong to the Pama--Nyungan family, containing perhaps 300 languages. The name \"Pama--Nyungan\" is derived from the names of the two most widely separated groups, the Pama languages of the northeast and the Nyungan languages of the southwest. The words pama and nyunga mean \"man\" in their respective languages.
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Australian aborigines ✌ Australian aboriginal music | Australia

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Australian aborigines. Australian native music (didgeridoo). VIDEO MADE BY THE UPLOADER, R. ZAKHARII. Buy didgeridoo: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_id=114&ipn=icep&toolid=20004&campid=5338452157&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FSHIPS-FREE-ABORIGINAL-DIDGERIDOO-Bag-REPTILE-ANIMAL-HANDCARVING-DOT-PAINTING%2F251269347618%3Fhash%3Ditem3a80d1f922%3Ag%3A34oAAOSw7hRWOdgT%3Ark%3A1%3Apf%3A0 The didgeridoo (also known as a didjeridu) is a wind instrument developed by Indigenous Australians of northern Australia around 1,500 years ago and still in widespread use today both in Australia and around the world. It is sometimes described as a natural wooden trumpet or \"drone pipe\".
Most Australian languages are commonly held to belong to the Pama--Nyungan family, containing perhaps 300 languages. The name \"Pama--Nyungan\" is derived from the names of the two most widely separated groups, the Pama languages of the northeast and the Nyungan languages of the southwest. The words pama and nyunga mean \"man\" in their respective languages.
Read more - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pama%E2%80%93Nyungan_languages
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The aboriginal culture of Australia, includes a large number of tribes inhabiting the oceanic continent before the arrival of the white man. But all that rich culture is doomed to survive in stocks in which its people are destined to extinction.
In this episode one of the elders that preserve abori

An educational film about aborigines in Australia from the 1950s. To purchase a clean DVD of this film for personal home use or educational use contact us at questions@archivefarms.com. To license footage from this film for commercial use visit: www.travelfilmarchive.com

Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe
Rampant alcohol and substance abuse is destroying aboriginal communities in Western Australia.
Al Jazeera\'s Tony Birtley reports from the isolated town of Halls Creek.
At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people\'s li

It\'s no secret that billionaires have been known to sway politics. What do Republican and Democrat billionaires like the Koch Brothers and George Soros want? Where do they want their campaign donations to go in elections?
Learn More:
Differences Between Republicans and Democrats
http://www.svgop.co

Australian aborigines. Australian native music (didgeridoo). VIDEO MADE BY THE UPLOADER, R. ZAKHARII. Buy didgeridoo: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_id=114&ipn=icep&toolid=20004&campid=5338452157&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FSHIPS-FREE-ABORIGINAL-DIDGERIDOO-Bag-RE